Enfield fire working in snow storm

Enfield firefighters were called out Wednesday morning (today) to a location near the WADI building.

Enfield firefighters were called out Wednesday morning (today) to a location near the WADI building.

Wind blew a TV antenna on to an electrical line at the Carl Cushman residence. Some neighbors gathered to help move the antenna but smelled smoke and called the fire department.

A fire department spokesman said firefighters discovered the short circuit caused some blown-in insulation in the attic to begin to smolder. The residence sustained smoke and water damage. Norris City firefighters were called for mutual aid.

A village backhoe had to clear a path for fire trucks to get out of their downtown Enfield building. The spokesman said if there is no necessity to get out, residents should stay indoors today.

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